After notching up six studio albums, several chart-topping singles, a string of awards and countless sold-out gigs, Prime Circle have earned their status as South African rock royalty. Now they are also making strong inroads into the European market, gigging intensively and being playlisted on German radio – and to crown it all, the band is headlining major German rock festivals.
In mid-2016, Prime Circle's single Ghosts reached the top 150 of Germany’s weekly airplay charts. This came on the back of performing at mega-events such as Rock im Revier, Rockavaria and Rock in Vienna in Germany and Austria alongside Iron Maiden and Iggy Pop, to promote their first official European release, Let the Night In – Deluxe Edition. Prime Circle were also the headline act at the Kieler Woche, the world’s leading sailing event, as well as Hamburg Harley Days – the biggest annual Harley Davidson gathering in Germany. They also took their powerful live act to football audiences at the UEFA Champions League Festival in Milan.
Between July and September, Prime Circle were booked to open as special guests for Berlin superstars The BossHoss during a succession of German festival dates. And in August, the band was invited to headline the Rock Auf Der Berg Königstein and the Pflasterfest in Hameln, also in Germany – an outstanding achievement and a fitting tribute to their persistent hard work and dedication.
Formed in Witbank, Mpumalanga, in 2001, Prime Circle have demonstrated unparallelled staying power with a dynamic signature sound that continues to evolve in exciting, progressive directions. The five members have shown it is possible to be a successful and enduring South African rock act by constantly challenging themselves while exploring new geographical and musical horizons. Their six albums – Hello Crazy World (2003), Live This Life (2005), All or Nothing (2008), Jeckyll & Hyde (2010), Evidence (2012) and Let the Night In (2014) – have all reached gold or platinum status, morphing in style from commercial, anthemic radio hits to a harder, edgier sound.
Prime Circle have won several South African Music Awards for their albums and music videos, including Best Music Video of the Year at the SAMA XXI category as well as nominated for the MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Pop & Alternative Act and Best Music Video of the Year for their single DOORS off their album Let The Night In. The band was also nominated for Best Artist in African Rock at the All Africa Music Awards.
Over the past few years, they have taken their well-crafted tunes and powerful live energy to international markets while not forgetting their massive South African fan base. They have toured extensively throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Spain and Switzerland – as well as Germany, which is fast becoming the band’s second home. Says singer-songwriter Ross Learmonth: “Without the fans, we would be nothing. And I don’t ever want to do anything else. Creating music for a living is a privilege, and we never forget that.”
Fall To Fast
Prime Circle Lyrics
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Forgot that she was down so long such time
Wasting away with the wrong kind
She's made bad choices so often in her life
Been on a hard road from day one
I think that it's different but the same one now
To carry on with her day
She's down and out with a broken heart again, say
You could've been something more
You could've been something now
And you fall too fast
You make it seem
That all the stuff they've taken away
Was for nothing anyway
It's coming up
Something is coming up
It's coming quicker now, quick around the bend
Hanging around with the wrong friends
Getting dangerous tonight
You are better off on you own my dear
You're better off far away from here
Get away, run like the wind now
You could've been something more
You could've been something now
And you fall too fast
You make it seem
That all the stuff they've taken away
Was for nothing anyway
And it just won't last
What's wrong with you?
'Cause all this, all this, all this time
Wasted away it plays my mind
It's coming up (It's coming up)
Oh something's coming up
Oh something's coming up
Oh something's coming up
You fall to fast
You make it seem
That all the stuff they've taken away
Was for nothing anyway
And it just won't last, what's wrong with you?
'Cause all this, all this, all this time
Wasted away it plays my mind
I won't feel it, I won't go
I won't lose this self control
I won't feel it, I won't go
I'm not waiting anymore
And you fall too fast
You fall to fast
I hope this time it lasts, whoa
'Cause I won't feel it, I won't go
I won't lose this self control
I won't lose it anymore
In "Fall To Fast" by Prime Circle, the lyrics depict a story of a woman who has been through difficult times and has made poor choices in her life. She has been living in a state of sadness and despair for a long time, wasting her life with the wrong people. The singer recognizes that she has been on a destructive path from the beginning but feels like nothing has changed. Every time she tries to ignore her emotions and move on with her day, her broken heart resurfaces, reminding her of the pain she has experienced.
The song suggests that the woman had the potential to become something great, but she falls too fast, getting involved with the wrong crowd and making it seem as though everything she has lost was meaningless anyway. As the song progresses, it becomes evident that something is stirring within her, something intense and potentially dangerous. The lyrics advise her to distance herself from her current situation and escape before things take a turn for the worse.
Ultimately, the song explores themes of regret, missed opportunities, and the need to break away from destructive patterns in order to find happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's coming up deep inside her mind
Thoughts and emotions are surfacing within her, revealing her inner struggle
Forgot that she was down so long such time
She has become disconnected from the fact that she has been feeling low for a significant period of time
Wasting away with the wrong kind
She has been wasting time and energy with people who have a negative influence on her
She's made bad choices so often in her life
Throughout her life, she has consistently made poor decisions
Been on a hard road from day one
Right from the beginning, she has faced numerous hardships and challenges
I think that it's different but the same one now
Although she may believe that her current situation is unique, it bears similarities to her past experiences
Just one more feeling that she must push away
She must suppress yet another emotion in order to continue with her daily life
To carry on with her day
In order to function and proceed with her daily routine
She's down and out with a broken heart again, say
Once again, she is feeling defeated and emotionally wounded
You could've been something more
There was potential for her to achieve greater things
You could've been something now
If only she had taken different paths, she could have experienced success in the present
And you fall too fast
She tends to rush into relationships or situations without fully considering the consequences
You make it seem
She creates an illusion or facade
That all the stuff they've taken away
The things that others have taken from her
Was for nothing anyway
In the end, those losses were insignificant
It's coming up
A feeling or event is approaching
Something is coming up
There is a sense of anticipation
It's coming quicker now, quick around the bend
Things are escalating rapidly, approaching a critical point
Hanging around with the wrong friends
She is spending time with people who are a negative influence on her
Getting dangerous tonight
The situation is becoming risky or potentially harmful
You are better off on your own my dear
It would be more beneficial for her to be alone rather than surrounded by negative influences
You're better off far away from here
She would be in a superior situation if she were to distance herself from her current environment
Get away, run like the wind now
She should escape quickly, as if fleeing from danger
'Cause all this, all this, all this time
Throughout all this time
Wasted away it plays my mind
The time that has been squandered continues to occupy her thoughts
I won't feel it, I won't go
She is determined not to experience certain emotions or go down a certain path
I won't lose this self control
She is resolved to maintain her composure and not let her emotions overpower her
I'm not waiting anymore
She is no longer willing to wait for something to happen or for others to act
I hope this time it lasts, whoa
She expresses a desire for a positive outcome that endures
I won't feel it, I won't go
She continues to assert her refusal to experience certain emotions or follow a certain path
I won't lose this self control
She remains determined to maintain her composure and not allow her emotions to overpower her
I won't lose it anymore
She will no longer let herself become overwhelmed or lose control
Lyrics © DAVID GRESHAM MUSIC
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